1998 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1997 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 1998 Donkervoort D8 and 1997 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Morgan 4 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1998 Donkervoort D8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Donkervoort D8 | 1997 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Morgan |
| Model | D8 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
